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Sling Shot Seized from young person by PCSO Kev Tudge on Monday 27th October in the Pickersleigh area of Malvern. The young person was sighted by PCSO Tudge and seen to be holding a slingshot, on speaking with the youth, he stated that he was on his way to the common to shoot squirrels at which point the slingshot was seized.
Under the Prevention of Crime Act 1953, it is an offence to possess any offensive weapon in a public place without a "lawful authority or reasonable excuse". A slingshot is not automatically classified as an offensive weapon, but if you carry it with the intent of causing injury, it becomes one.
The use of a slingshot to injure or kill animals is illegal under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
This was explained to the young person, with PCSO Tudge also attending his home address to advise parents.
In such cases, the police have powers to seize the weapon as part of their investigation.
We understand that most young people do not possess a sling shot, however we would like advise parents of the above and to be aware of what their Children may be getting up along with the dangers of carrying and using a sling shot.
Should you be aware or become aware of any such behaviour, you can contact the team via: pickersleighandchase.snt@westmercia.police.uk
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